AECOM

Electrical Commissioning Engineer

AECOM • $80K — $110K *
Glen Allen, VA 23060In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Electrical Engineering + 6 years of related experience or equivalency
  • Experience in commissioning preferred
  • Knowledge of design, installation, and testing of electrical systems
  • Familiarity with Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash Studies
  • Proficiency in industry standards like IEEE, NEC, and IEC
  • Strong skills in reading and interpreting electrical schematics
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee commissioning of electrical systems
  • Conduct technical peer reviews of engineering documents
  • Initiate quality assurance from design through post-occupancy
  • Develop commissioning specifications and test procedures
  • Perform site inspections for systems readiness
  • Execute functional performance testing of electrical systems
  • Interface with clients and manage expectations

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence
  • Employee assistance and well-being resources
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Business travel insurance and service awards
  • Flexible work options available
Full Job Description
Job Description

AECOM is currently seeking an Electrical Commissioning Engineer to support projects throughout the US and OCONUS regions. This role combines technical field commissioning with office-based engineering review and planning. You will be responsible for overseeing electrical commissioning efforts-leading your own work, interfacing with clients, and ensuring systems meet design intent and performance requirements. We're looking for someone who is technically strong, organized, self-directed, and comfortable owning the commissioning process from early planning through functional testing and closeout. This role can be hybrid or onsite/in the office.

*This role can be based in the following locations: Glen Allen, VA / Baltimore, MD / Boston, MA / Chicago, IL / Dallas, TX / Miami, FL / Los Angeles, CA / Minneapolis, MN / New York, NY / Roanoke, VA / San Diego, CA.

This person will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
  • Lead and oversee the commissioning of electrical systems, including low and medium voltage power distribution, emergency power, control systems, and related equipment.
  • Provide technical peer review of engineering design drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals.
  • Initiate and lead quality assurance and commissioning from design through post-occupancy phases.
  • Develop electrical commissioning specifications and electrical test procedures to validate the installation and performance of power distribution systems and controls.
  • Conduct site inspections to verify the readiness of systems and equipment for commissioning.
  • Execute onsite functional performance testing of electrical systems.
  • Plan and develop engineering tasks concerned with unique or controversial problems. This involves exploration of subject area, definition of scope and selection of problems for investigation and development of novel concepts and approaches.
  • Support project overnight travel, estimated at 30% annually.
  • Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate technical assignments with minimal supervision. Supervision is generally limited to assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
  • Act independently on technical matters, requiring extensive progressive experience.
  • Interface with clients on schedules, meetings, and issues, managing client expectations.
  • Advise senior management on project status regularly.
  • Anticipate potential schedule or priority delays and initiate alternative action plans.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS in Electrical Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education including design and commissioning experience

Preferred Requirements:
  • Commissioning experience a plus.
  • Experience with the design, installation and testing of electrical equipment and systems.
  • Experience with review and interpretation of Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash Studies.
  • Experience with industry standards and regulations, such as IEEE, NEC, and IEC.
  • Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documents.
  • Proficiency with standard software such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to develop key client relationships.
  • Excellent presentation skills necessary for running project meetings.
  • Effective negotiation and dispute resolution skills, analytical and decision-making abilities.
  • Demonstrated collaborative skills, both internally and externally.
  • Experience briefing senior management and non-specialists on complex technical matters.


Additional Information
  • Sponsorship is available for this position
  • Relocation is available for this position.


At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
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